Scientific name: Thrixspermum hystrix (Blume) Rchb.f.
English name:
Vietnamese name: Mao tử
Other name: Aerides hystrix (Blume) Lindl., Cleisostoma fratrum Guillaumin , Dendrocolla hystrix Blume, Grosourdya elegans Rchb.f., Grosourdya hystrix (Blume) Rchb.f., Sarcochilus hystrix (Blume) Rchb.f., Thrixspermum elegans (Rchb.f.) Kuntze;

Habitat, phenology and conservation status

Tiny branch and canopy epiphyte. Primary and secondary broad-leaved evergreen and semi-deciduous forests and woodlands. Fl. March–May.

Rare.

Estimated IUCN Red List status – DD.

Distribution

Vietnam provinces: Khanh Hoa (Cam Ranh), Lam Dong (Dalat City area).

S. China, Thailand, Malacca, Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Philippines.